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What size pipe for a shower: 15mm or 22mm?
What size pipe does a shower need in the UK? When 15mm is enough, when 22mm is better for mixer and pumped showers, and why you should check the manufacturer.PTFE tape vs thread sealant: which should you use?
PTFE tape vs thread sealant: when to use each on threaded plumbing joints, the difference between water and gas PTFE tape, and how to wrap it the right way.How to solder copper pipe (end-feed joints, UK guide)
How to solder copper pipe with end-feed fittings: cut, clean, flux, heat and feed lead-free solder. UK step-by-step guide with safety tips and FAQs.How to choose and fit compression olives
Copper vs brass olives, matching olive size to pipe, and how to fit and tighten a compression olive correctly.Waste pipe sizes explained: 32mm, 40mm or 50mm?
Which UK waste pipe size do you need? 32mm for basins, 40mm for sinks, baths and showers, 50mm for longer or shared runs. Fittings explained.How to fix a leaking compression fitting
How to fix a leaking compression fitting: tighten, reseat or replace the olive, step by step, with the parts and tools you need.How to choose a radiator valve or isolating valve
How to pick the right radiator valve, isolating valve or service valve: types, sizes and connections explained.
Push-fit vs compression vs solder vs press-fit: which plumbing fitting to use
A plain comparison of push-fit, compression, end-feed solder and press-fit plumbing fittings: tools, pros, cons and typical uses.
UK copper pipe sizes explained: 15mm, 22mm and 28mm
Which copper pipe size goes where in a UK home: 15mm, 22mm and 28mm explained, plus matching fittings.
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